The Authors Discussed Five Types of Changes in Perceptions and Behaviors

question 4

Multiple Choice

The authors discussed five types of changes in perceptions and behaviors that most likely occur as a relationship moves from an initial acquaintance to a close friendship. Which of the following was NOT listed by the authors?

• A) Friends talk to each other more often, for longer periods of time, and in more varied settings.
• B) Increased knowledge of the other person's motives and typical behaviors means that there is an increased ability to predict the person's reactions to common situations.
• C) The sense of "we-ness" increases.
• D) As a result of increased time together, the people will begin having minor to major conflicts to handle

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Definitions:

Reward

A benefit or positive reinforcement given for desirable behavior or performance, often used to encourage that behavior to happen again.

Behavioural Perspective

An approach in psychology focusing on observable behaviors and the ways in which environment conditions affect them.

Environmental Stimuli

External factors or changes in the environment that influence behavior or responses in organisms.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, often reflecting a concern about future events.